John Hemken to speak on "Blue Ocean Strategy" at the CEO Breakfast and Strategy Series

John Hemken, owner and CEO of TBL Business Development, will present "Blue Ocean Strategy" on Tuesday, May 11, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at F.K. Bemis International Center on the St. Norbert College campus. This is the final presentation in the 2009-10 CEO Breakfast and Strategy Series. The series is sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP and Insight Publications.

TBL Business Development is the parent company of TWH Collectibles, a Manitowoc firm specializing in high-quality, die-cast replicas used by companies including Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing and Peterbilt Motors. The TBL Business Development portfolio also includes the Manitowoc Main Street complex, a key contributor to the city's downtown revitalization.

Hemken founded TWH Collectibles in 2004, and TBL Business Development in 2007. His presentation will examine his company's success employing the "blue ocean strategy" in market development, which focuses on the creation of demand in uncontested markets, free from head-to-head competition.

The registration fee for Hemken's presentation is $60. For more information or to register, contact St. Norbert College at (920) 403-3166 or e-mail jamie.mcguire@snc.edu.